Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Valley Springs & Copperopolis, CA…Firefighters made good progress on fireline construction overnight reaching 50% containment with full containment is expected tomorrow. The full details from CAL FIRE TCU is below…
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Specials Through June 23rd
San Andreas, CA…The Latest COVID 19 Local Update with Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita
Lake Alpine, CA…From Darcee…”My son and I lost our dog on Sunday 6/14 at the West Shore Campground. Sunney, female fawn 5 yrs old rescue. Scared of men and most adults. Loves kids. Very timid if she doesn’t know you. Sweet talk by a woman or child and sitting or crouching down low on her […]
Angels Camp, CA…Register at Coppello Ballpark in Angels Camp 8am – 1pm Every Saturday thru August 22nd. First Practice on Monday August 24th. This event repeats weekly every Saturday until 08/22/2020
Valley Springs & Copperopolis, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”Diligent efforts by firefighters has increased the fires containment to 35% and the forward rate of spread has been stopped on the 1100 acre vegetation fire. The evacuation warning in its totality has been lifted. Red Flag conditions and increased winds have not hampered the firefighters efforts to […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels-Murphy Teachers of the Year Awards looked different this year. Without the “in person” recognition we decided to honor them by creating a video that can be shared. Here is the link to the video on our YouTube channel.
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club arranged to have the “Heroes Work Here” sign provided by the Mark Twain Medical Center make its final stop at Savemart. “Along with many other groups, Savemart has proven to be real community heroes in our area. Despite all the challenges and personal risks they approach every day with […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Leah – a darling, shorthaired torbie (tortoise shell tabby) with enormous green eyes. At only a year old, this sweet, gentle girl became a teen mom. Leah has been a wonderful mother, despite her young age and the toll nursing can take. Her kittens are now weaned and it’s time for Leah […]
Copperopolis, CA…The American Red Cross is supporting two temporary evacuation sites for people evacuating the Walker Fire in Calaveras County: Copperopolis Armory/Community Center: 695 Main St, Copperopolis, Mountain Oaks School: 150 Oak St. off Pool Station Rd, San Andreas. These locations are not overnight shelters. We are able to open overnight shelters or provide hotel […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…Between the dates of June 15, 2020 and June 16, 2020, at an unknown time, a 47-year-old male from San Jose was driving a 2006 box truck along with his passenger, a 29-year-old male from San Jose, on westbound State Route 108, west of the Mono County line at an unknown speed. While […]
Valley Springs, CA…On Saturday 6-13-20 at about 4:53 pm, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a call regarding a possible drowning at New Hogan Reservoir, Valley Springs. First Responders, CCSO Deputies, the Sheriff’s Marine Safety Unit boats, and Hogan Rangers responded to the area known as Whiskey Creek on New Hogan Reservoir for a report […]
San Andreas, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”#Walkerfire [update] Overnight firefighters achieved 10% containment on the 1100 acre vegetation fire. North winds moved the fire towards Hunt Rd.. Near 12000 Blk. Walker Trail Rd. Salt Springs (Calaveras County)” Click Above For ALERT Wild Fire Cameras
Valley Springs & Copperopolis, CA…For many of us who follow our local fire season year after year we usually see the first several hundred acre fire west of Hwy 49 as the signal that moisture levels have dropped to where fire season has begun in earnest. Well is looks like the Walker Fire may be […]
Valley Springs, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”AA440 is at scene reporting 10 acres of vegetation on fire with a moderate rate of spread. Near 12005 Walker Trail Rd. Salt Springs (Calaveras County)”
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Seen from Vista Del Lago Dr / Huckleberry Ln. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00265 Type: Report of Fire Location: Vista Del Lago Dr / Huckleberry Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.165353 -120.831627 Detail Information 5:12 PM 10 [28] [Appended, 17:12:32] [1] RP NEAR HOGAN CAN SEE FIRE […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…Traffic Update….High Country Dual Fatality at 9,000ft Level on Hwy 108. Box Truck Off Roadway… Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR108 / Kennedy Meadow Rd Loc Desc: JWO 9000 FT LEVEL Lat/Lon: 38.324744 -119.752113 Detail Information 3:10 PM 17 [40] S1 97, NOTIFY E HEALTH IN A CREEK, UNK IF THERES […]
Lake Alpine, CA…**Traffic Alert** Alpine County Route 4 is now closed between Ebbetts Pass and Silver Creek Campground from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. today (6/16 and tomorrow 6/17) for paving. The work is to repair a failing section of road east of Ebbetts Pass along Kinney Reservoir. Given that the road is so narrow, there […]
Arnold, CA…Taco Tuesdays are back! Featuring Live music during your pick-up with Jill Warren and the Giants! Social distanced in the backyard for $14.00 take-out taco plates and a variety of draft beers and wine. Tell a friend, bring a friend. Limited tables and chairs. Feel free to bring a blanket and your own chair […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….6 Calves in Roadway Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr. Incident: 00382 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.951567 -120.613466 Detail Information 8:20 PM 1 [1] 6 CALVES IN RDWY Unit Information 8:22 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Valley Springs, CA…Spectacular Pardee and Camanche Reservoirs are now OPEN! Please keep these cherished open spaces safe for all users by respecting guidelines meant to prevent the spread of disease. For a full list of restrictions visit https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/sierra-foothills/
Amador County, CA…On Monday, June 15, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 40s who is a resident of Jackson and currently hospitalized. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine any possible persons […]
San Andreas, CA…Effective Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras County will be moving further into Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery with the reopening of an additional sector of local businesses with modifications. Expanded Personal Care Services will join the list of Stage 3 businesses that can reopen with modifications. Personal care services are defined […]
San Andreas–California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be completing a hazardous fuel reduction burn near the intersection of Highway 49 and Pool Station Road adjacent to the community of San Andreas in Calaveras County on June 16th 2020. The two burn units included in the PAWS VMP Treatment Area […]
Angels Camp, CA…Now is the perfect time to get those essential repairs made to your pride & joy. Need to get your ride ready for post COVID-19 travel. Whether you lost an argument with a tree or just need a bit of vehicular botox to even out the creases and door dings of time The […]
Bear Valley, CA…This Dardanelle vista gem strikes the perfect balance between mountain comfort and modern luxury. Recently remodeled kitchen and living room convey elegance and modernity while the rough sawn interior siding subtly relaxes the bedrooms, wet bar and lounge. Sold together with the adjacent parcel, this property combines into over a 1/2 acre (0.54 […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]
